Community View: Safe Haven information needs to reach all cultures

10:03 PM,
Dec. 20, 2013

Spring Valley Police Chief Paul Modica, with local clergy and law enforcement from Elmsford, Westchester, Rockland and Spring Valley, held a press conference on Nov. 21 near the area were a newborn's body was found. Officials named him 'Baby Angel'; police have charged a woman they believe is his mother with second-degree murder.

Written by

Lucy Sinacore

The tragic death of Baby Angel has raised many questions in these past weeks as we followed his case. Mainly, why did this beautiful angel have to die when there are options for those who do not want, or cannot keep, their babies? We know about the Safe Havens available where parents can safely leave infants anonymously and without fear of prosecution.

Those of us who are informed through media and community involvement know. However, what about those who don't, especially the non-English speaking community members?

The factors leading up to Baby Angel's death are not limited to an isolated ...